This Christmas Eve tells a heartwarming story of growing up in a small town in the 1950s: the excitement of receiving the seasons' first Christmas catalog and hopeful wishes while thumbing through page by page, the first snowfall, the thrill of going with father to chop down the family Christmas tree, and then the long awaited arrival of Christmas morn.  It's a sweet, nostalgic tale from an innocent time.

This Christmas Eve--A Christmas Tale

Set in Michigan's rugged Upper Peninsula during construction of the Soo Locks, this old-fashioned western influenced tale takes the reader on an exciting romp across the U. P., as Newly Fischer seeks to hunt down a co-worker whose misdeeds have brought fatal harm.  After a foul-deed is committed in which Newly is a suspect, Newly tracks the man across the Upper Peninsula discovering evidence that leads him to believe his quarry is nearby.  A romantic relationship develops as Newly awaits the arrival of wicked Virgil Sikes.   Evil intentions, romantic encounters, broken bonds, unforgiving weather and wild animals come into play in that rugged wilderness before the score is settled.  Join Newly Fischer in this thrilling old-time western themed yarn.  Gray Wolf Pass is an exciting tale of vengeance and redemption.

Gray Wolf Pass

Halfway around the world in war torn South Vietnam, a number of American GIs found comfort at a rest and relaxation center on the South China Sea, outside Da Nang.  Many of these men took up the sport of surfing. China Beach Surfer tells of the difficulties a young sailor faced by not fitting in and the exciting do or die conclusion to his tale, in dangerous waters.  The author is a Vietnam Veterarn who has penned several books.

The China Beach Surfer

During the 1960s, Peter Andreoli and Vincent Poncia were giants in the pop music industry, although the average person would never recognize them.  The two Providence, Rhode Island friends sucessfully performed under a vast number of pseudonyms, including The Trade Winds (New York's a Lonely Town; Mind Excursion), The Innocence (There's Got To Be a Word), The Videls (Mr. Lonely), and an array of others.  When not turning out their own hit records as pop vocalists, they were composing or producing hit records for others.  The Trade Winds is a quick read about this dynamic recording industry duo, replete with record discograhpy.

The Trade Winds: Anders & Poncia's Mind Excursion

Del Shannon (Charles Westover) grew up in southwest Michigan, hardly noticed by his classmates.  After a stint overseas with the U. S. Army, he began singing and playing guitar in small music venues back home.  He and a band member hit upon a catchy keyboard riff and from that was born the rock and roll classic, "Runaway."  Shannon went on to write and sing a string of rock hits, including:  Little Town Flirt, Hats Off to Larry, Handy Man, Stranger in Town, and various others.  When his htis began to dry up, he turned to producing other singers and rejuvenating the career of Brian Hyland.  A rock legend, Del Shannon is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  His life ended tragically in his Southern California home.

The Music of Del Shannon

Navy service school buddies ship off to Vietnam only to find themselves temporarily abandoned. It's an ominous welcome.  The men are soon assigned to security police units protecting Navy interests within the city. Frequent rocket attacks and grueling workshifts keep the men on edge.  Personal differences cause dissension in the group. Lucrative financial opportunities in the black-market prove tempting for some.  An encounter with U. S. military and Vietnamese law enforcement authorities ensue. Unforeseen events lead to a series of misfortunes and a dramatic conclusion to this exciting tale. Outlast the Rain is a gripping, authentick tale of military life overseas; camaraderie and friendship, replete with greed, crime and betrayal in the exotic, war-torn Far East.

Outlast the Rain

The tranquil lives of woodland creatures are turned topsy-turvy when Jowls, a malicious canine, is taken in at a nearby farm.  The dog's violent upbringing plagues him making him the bane of farm and forest creatures.  Hostile encounters between Sebastian Rabbit and Jowls lead the reader toward a dramatic, unexpected ending.  It's a tale of flight and fright that threatens animals and humans alike.  Meet such memorable characters as the rabbit clan of Sebastian and Mari, callous Jowls, the mouse and squirrel families, Mole, Toad, and conniving Snake, in this stirring page-turner of a tale for an audience of both young and old.  The Rabbit's Tale demonstrates how vastly different adversaries can rally together for the well-being of all.

The Rabbit's Tale

In June 1991, the Philippines' Mount Pinatubo erupted after more than five centuries, decimating the U. S. Air Force's Clark Air Base, the Navy's Subic Bay Naval Base and the surrounding countryside.  A Fine Gray Rain tells a true account of that catastrophic event and the months leading up to it at Clark Air Base, a virtual paradise.

This Christmas Eve--A Christmas Tale

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